Love and lyrics: Chris and Gileah Taylor collaborate on their first album

Singer/songwriter duo Chris and Gileah Taylor have been playing music for solo albums and side projects for almost 10 years. This year, they combined talents to produce their first album, "The Gathered Storm."

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By JENNIE McKEON / Daily News

Published: Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 05:31 PM.

It’s taken 10 years for husband and wife singer/songwriters Chris and Gileah Taylor to collaborate on an album together.

After years of solo albums and side projects, the Destin duo put their talents together to write "The Gathered Storm," a full-length record available on iTunes, CD and vinyl.

Gileah wrote most of the album at home after home-school lessons with her three children, while Chris added in his parts.

"That’s my quiet-time," she said. "Sometimes, I’ll end up writing songs in the middle of the night, too."

Writing for a significant other is a very different process, Gileah said.

"I’m either writing songs to Chris if I’m singing or I’m writing for him with his voice in mind," she said. "It’s a lot more fun."

With three kids, making time to be a couple can be hard. However, they’re music holds them accountable.

"When we get together to write or we go play a show, that’s our date night," Gileah said.

On "The Gathered Storm," much of the songwriting derives from the daily life of a married couple. After 11 years of marriage, Chris and Gileah have plenty of subject matter.

"It’s about us, but a lot of it is pretty universal," Gileah said.

As for musical influences, bands and songwriters such as The Innocence Mission and Paul Simon inspire the band. The duo’s cover songs run the gamut from Radiohead’s "I will," to "Islands in the Stream," written by the Bee Gees. At their live shows, you will find unique covers and songs from past projects sprinkled in their current set list.

"We play all of the above," Gileah said.

CHECK THEM OUT

Chris and Gileah will be playing at Concerts at The Landing from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 30 and at Artful Things, located at 1087 E. John Sims Pkwy., at 6 p.m. on June 5. To purchase their album "The Gathered Storm," visit chrisandgileah.com.

It’s taken 10 years for husband and wife singer/songwriters Chris and Gileah Taylor to collaborate on an album together.

After years of solo albums and side projects, the Destin duo put their talents together to write "The Gathered Storm," a full-length record available on iTunes, CD and vinyl.

Gileah wrote most of the album at home after home-school lessons with her three children, while Chris added in his parts.

"That’s my quiet-time," she said. "Sometimes, I’ll end up writing songs in the middle of the night, too."

Writing for a significant other is a very different process, Gileah said.

"I’m either writing songs to Chris if I’m singing or I’m writing for him with his voice in mind," she said. "It’s a lot more fun."

With three kids, making time to be a couple can be hard. However, they’re music holds them accountable.

"When we get together to write or we go play a show, that’s our date night," Gileah said.

On "The Gathered Storm," much of the songwriting derives from the daily life of a married couple. After 11 years of marriage, Chris and Gileah have plenty of subject matter.

"It’s about us, but a lot of it is pretty universal," Gileah said.

As for musical influences, bands and songwriters such as The Innocence Mission and Paul Simon inspire the band. The duo’s cover songs run the gamut from Radiohead’s "I will," to "Islands in the Stream," written by the Bee Gees. At their live shows, you will find unique covers and songs from past projects sprinkled in their current set list.

"We play all of the above," Gileah said.

CHECK THEM OUT

Chris and Gileah will be playing at Concerts at The Landing from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 30 and at Artful Things, located at 1087 E. John Sims Pkwy., at 6 p.m. on June 5. To purchase their album "The Gathered Storm," visit chrisandgileah.com.